Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 979 of 2368
A client with generalized anxiety disorder asks about substances to avoid. Which should the nurse include in teaching?
- Plain water and herbal tea without supplements
- Regular physical exercise
- Meals eaten at regular times
- Caffeine and some over-the-counter cold medicines
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Correct answer: Caffeine and some over-the-counter cold medicines
Caffeine, some over-the-counter cold medicines, illicit drugs, and herbal supplements can worsen anxiety or interact with prescribed medications.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026